Comparison Console
Spyderco Caribbean vs Spyderco Shaman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$240
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
3.6 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole (Spyderhole)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Bead-blasted titanium clip, tip-up, non-deep carry
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWet conditions useUtility tasksFood preparation
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Deep-carry clip preference
Heavy-duty prying
Common praise
Rust-free LC200N blade for worry-free use in wet conditionsLarger blade than Para Military 2 without significant weight increaseSmooth deployment and fidget-friendly designUnique G10 handle provides excellent gripCompression lock for safer closingVersatile for various tasks, from utility to food prep
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
Common complaints
Non-rustproof hardware and liners can corrodeSoft screws may strip easily during adjustmentsNo deep-carry clip, with about 3/4 inch protruding from pocketUnique aesthetics may not appeal to everyoneThinner edge requires more frequent maintenanceHigher price point compared to some other Spyderco models
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users